iOS developer weighs in on how Apple HomeKit tools work, what lies ahead

While the first HomeKit-compatible accessories finally get ready to ship, developers have had a good bit of time to tinker around with Apple’s software tools to support the platform.

There are still a lot of unknowns about how Apple’s smart home framework will connect devices and if there could be a Home app to act as a control center on iOS devices. But let’s get a closer look at how developers are readying for Apple’s HomeKit connected-home ecosystem